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New Waikeria Prison facility opens
Source: New Zealand Government Today’s opening of a new 596-bed facility at Waikeria Prison will ensure Corrections can safely manage the rising prison population and provide effective services to help...
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Greenpeace activists disrupt industrial fishing operation ahead of UN Ocean Conference
Source: Greenpeace PACIFIC OCEAN, Friday, 6 June 2025 – Greenpeace activists have disrupted an industrial longlining fishing operation in the South Pacific Ocean, seizing almost 20 kilometers of fishing gear and...
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Northland News – CityLink, BusLink fares to increase from August
Source: Northland Regional Council Prices will increase across Northland’s public transport network from Friday 01 August with authorities saying they have been left with little choice in the matter. Northland Regional...
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Decisions on Christchurch intensification plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Chris Bishop, has today released his decisions on 17 recommendations referred to him by Christchurch City Council on its Intensification Planning...
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Milestone in protection of Franz Josef from floods
Source: New Zealand Government A major step in protecting Franz Josef township on the West Coast has been officially completed. Stage 1 of the Franz Josef Flood Protection Scheme, a...
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Bringing ENT care closer to home in Northland
Source: New Zealand Government A new mobile ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist clinic has been launched in Northland, bringing high-quality specialist care directly to local communities, Health Minister Simeon...
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Canterbury’s regional council moving forward in the face of change
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council “The changes being made by central government will impact the way local and regional governments operate, and how natural resources are managed under the RMA...
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NZ-AU: IperionX Awarded U.S. Department of Defense SBIR Phase III Contract for Up to US$99M
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Low-Cost Domestic Titanium for Defense Applications: Receipt of an SBIR Phase III Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to achieve “Low-Cost Domestic Titanium for Defense Applications” in...
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NZ-AU: IREN May 2025 Monthly Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”), today published its monthly update for May 2025....
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The Hong Kong Science Fair Now Open for Free Admission Registration
Source: Media Outreach Over 3,000 Participating Primary and Secondary Students and Teachers Showcase 120 Shortlisted Outstanding Innovative Projects Utilising Technology with a Growing Trend Towards AI HONG KONG SAR –...
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Choose Clean Water: Changes to Fish & Game continue Coalition’s handover of power to polluters
Source: Choose Clean Water – Tom Kay Changes announced to Fish & Game this morning are another move in the Coalition Government’s handover of power to intensive farming and other...
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National Youth Council, KPMG in Singapore and Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS) co-design youth action programme for youths to drive social sustainability projects with industry mentors
Source: Media Outreach Launch of Gen2050, a structured accelerated programme to drive youth action in the area of social sustainability with an engagement series on key social issues Avails opportunities...
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PSA – Petition launched to save Rauaroha – Segar House psychotherapy service
Source: PSA The PSA is launching a petition today in partnership with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists in support of continued funding for a specialist mental health facility serving patients...
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Local News – New library for Cannons Creek gets go-ahead – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council A new library to be built in Cannons Creek in Porirua in the next two years is being hailed by the Mayor and city councillors as a...
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Federated Farmers – Fish & Game advocacy function under review
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says proposed changes to Fish & Game are a step in the right direction, but concerns remain about the organisation’s ability to engage in highly political...
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Energy Sector – Past Policy Choices Coming Home to Roost
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa For yet another year, the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) data published today shows that estimates for New Zealand’s gas reserves are rapidly declining. There...
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Local News – Porirua backs regional approach to water services delivery
Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council’s Te Puna Kōrero committee has endorsed a joint regional approach for water services delivery. As part of the Local Water Done Well reform, the...
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New Zealand Economy – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the ten months ended 30 April 2025
Source: The Treasury The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the ten months ended 30 April 2025were released by the Treasury today. The April results are reported...
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Le Createur Design Wins Prestigious International Awards for Excellence in Interior Design
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2025 – Le Createur, a Singapore-based interior design firm, has received international recognition at the 2024 London Design Awards...
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Green Party condemns decision to suspend Te Pāti Māori MPs
Source: Green Party The Green Party condemns the unprecedented decision to suspend Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi for 21 days, and MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke...
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Space scholarships for seven university students
Source: New Zealand Government Seven university students have been awarded New Zealand Space Scholarships to intern at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today....
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Gold market: May 2025 overview and June 2025 outlook. A monthly digest by the global broker Octa
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2025 – May proved to be a rather challenging month for gold traders. XAUUSD, the primary financial...
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VinFast Philippines secures official CAMPI membership
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2025 –VinFast Philippines has officially joined the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), marking a...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 5 June 2025 – Volume 784 – 001504
Source: New Zealand Parliament ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Transport 1. TIM COSTLEY (National—Ōtaki) to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made about increasing the speed...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Karakia/Prayers – 001503
Source: New Zealand Parliament THURSDAY, 5 JUNE 2025 The Deputy Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m. KARAKIA/PRAYERS GREG O’CONNOR (Assistant Speaker—Labour): Almighty God, we give thanks for the blessings...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Business Statement – 001502
Source: New Zealand Parliament BUSINESS STATEMENT Hon CHRIS BISHOP (Leader of the House): Today, the House will adjourn until Tuesday, 24 June. That week, the House will consider the second...
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EIT launches next phase of RSE training programme
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 13 minutes ago EIT has officially launched a refreshed phase of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Worker Training Programme, set to equip thousands of Pacific...